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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
Town officials and permittees report full readiness for a grand event in Preston. The Commercial club praises the work of volunteers and juried schedules, signaling a bustling celebration to showcase the town’s vitality to Oneida County and beyond.
The article commends Senator Her burn for his Senate work and the many bills passed. It notes significant achievements by the distinguished gentleman from Wallace and expresses hope for continued progressive efforts in future congressional sessions.
On the move Golden Rule Score plans to open a new building for commerce. Mr Necthors is noted for his business, and a good reputation at Preston. The commission of new goods is intended to boost treasure and trade locally.
Residents report a damaged sprinkler and dust complaints while a boy’s injury near a wrist is treated after a mechanical incident. The village vows quick fixes, with a motor installation expected by July 2nd after parts from St Luke arrive and a safety review by the mayor.
Notice stating the Republican State Convention will convene in Boise on September first at 10 o clock a.m. to nominate candidates for the Supreme Court and Congress, elect a new State Central Committee, and lay out delegate counts from counties such as Ada, Bannock, Nez Perce, and Kootenai for the general election on November 3, 1903.
One bald faced horse about five years old with left hind leg white at first joint and branded 7i on its right shoulder. Unless charges are paid, the animal will be sold soon under law on July 15. Frank Shrives, Village Poundkeeper.
The clipping lists Sunday school enrollments or attendees for July dates with names such as Daton Johnson Jos Hoytt Franklin Watkin Roe Linda Benson and B P Porter in Glendale Preston Wrinder and Grey Hoytt. Prime names include John Morrison Jos W Golightly Richard Jensen and Ruel J Al with varied attendees across locations.
A fragmented note promises prompt repair of haying gear and implements. It mentions outfits, rakes, forks, singletrees, doubletrees, and buggies repaired by skilled workmen. A 2000 value of wood and iron is referenced for quick readiness.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lame shoulder sprain and various dubious remedies. It references applying a pain basin and rubbing products like Virgulous and Sag Adplica. It appears as an old ad with unclear names and dubious cures.
An old advertisement promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment for burns sprains and pains with instant relief and a 25¢ 5¢ and 1.00 price. It also touts Man Zan Pile Remedy in a collapsible tube priced 50c sold by Preston Co op Drug Co.
In a dated wartime style item, a President Roosevelt reference and a claim about infant deaths from bowel disorders are noted. The piece highlights McGee’s Baby Elixir advertised to treat diarrhoea dysentery and teething pain, claiming to prevent infant mortality.
A misprinted advertisement promotes a cough syrup described as safe for children and containing a laxative. It touts relief from coughing and promises easy dosing, listing the product as from Preston Co-op Drug Co with unclear branding.
Notice of the annual Idaho school meeting and election of trustees. The event, stated with garbled text, appears to reference a June date and legislative action affecting the election process and voting timing for the ensuing year.
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